Who is the only Disney princess who has a star on the Walk of Fame?

Bringing unique personalities, striking visuals and facing different challenges, the narratives starring the 13 Disney princesses (Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida, Moana and Raya) brought countless achievements to the studio created more than 100 years ago by Roy It is Walt Disney.

Although the achievements vary between marking the arrival of new and promising eras in the company and the delivery of valuable awards, not only the history of the studio and the Disney princess franchise, but also for the film industry, only one of these holders of the royal title achieved a unique feat in Hollywood: being honored with a star on the walk of fame.

Who is the only princess who has a star on the Walk of Fame?

The princess in question is Snow White, from the animation “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” released in 1937, an adaptation of the fairy tale that bears the character’s name written by the Brothers Grimm.

She received her star at 6910 Hollywood Boulevard, located in Los Angeles, California, during the ceremony held on June 28, 1987, a date that also marked the film’s 50th anniversary, as reported by the Los Angeles Times at the time.

How was it possible?

The process that led the girl poisoned by an apple to win the star was not detailed by the newspaper, but it is known that to have one’s name displayed on one of the most famous sidewalks in the world it is necessary to go through several steps, which involve everything from nominations to the payment of a high monetary value for the star.

This is because, as explained by the EXAME portal, for an artist or fictional character from the entertainment industry to be nominated (the nomination can be made by a studio or even by fans by filling out a form), it is necessary that he, or a representative, sign the document and comply with three basic rules:

1. Have at least five years of experience in the industry;
2. Have contributed in some way to society;
3. Make sure you attend the star reveal ceremony (this came after Bruce Springsteen was named in 1989, as he was unable to attend the event).

Snow White met all the requirements, since at the time, her story had already been known by several generations and achieved impressive feats, among them, becoming Disney’s first feature-length animation and the first animated feature film in Disney. colors of history, achievements that even led to the production receiving an Honorary Oscar at the 11th Academy Awards.

Still, it is important to highlight that when sent, the nomination is evaluated by a committee alongside around 300 other names (average number of nominations per year) that contribute or contributed (as there are posthumous stars) to the history of cinema. , television, music, theater and radio.

Please note: There is only one evaluation per year, in June, where the new stars on the Walk of Fame for the following year are defined.

After the names are revealed, those involved in the nomination must pay US$50,000 (around RS 247,980.00, at current prices) for the star, as the amount is used for the creation and maintenance of the star itself and to finance the ceremony.